by Jeriah Brumfield | Jul 18, 2024 | Stories
TOWERING OAK trees cast cool shadows as you wander along winding trails. Breathe in the sweet fragrance of honeysuckle colliding with the earthy musk of damp soil. A warm sigh of wind rustles the leaves — each of the rustles a fleeting glimpse into a hidden realm,...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jul 18, 2024 | Stories
THE STADIUM lights blurred as Leslie Henley Trussler raced down the runway, her heart hammering a counterpoint to the roaring crowd. The wind whipped past, whispering doubts such as “too fast” and “not strong enough.” But she ignored them, gripping the pole tighter. A...
by Guest Writer | Jul 18, 2024 | Stories
THE SECOND the clock reached 11 a.m., I hopped in my car and began my trek toward what is perhaps the most coveted pizza in Manchester. Clearly, the community loves it as much as I did since business always seems booming for the tiny pizza trailer at its current...
by Guest Writer | Jun 15, 2024 | Stories
Hit with the sudden desire to stand like a child at the case of pastries upon entering, this particular Sunday smelled of a cozy home-cooked meal and dozens of sweets. Not even minding the chatter and lines of satisfied customers who had just devoured their...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jun 15, 2024 | Stories
WALKING THROUGH the double doors, a medley of grunts, thuds, and sneakers squeaking against polished floors fills the air. Bodies blur across the spring floor, twisting, leaping, and defying gravity. A young girl, eyes narrowed in focus, launches herself skyward in a...
by Wesley Bryant | Jun 15, 2024 | Stories
IF YOU took a snapshot of any moment in our country’s history, there is a hurt we were trying to heal. The same is true today. It’s our independence that lets us correct our wrongs, to heal, and to build our country up for a more perfect union. We can all be made by...
